Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Did You Know Wheat Bread Breaks Down Quicker to Sugar than a Snickers Bar?...

He's been on Oprah and he's coming to our Healthy Happy Hour in Kansas City on June 4th, 2013...Dr. William Davis, cardiologist and author of Wheat Belly; Lose the Wheat, Lose the Weight.  

If you are looking to Lose Weight AND be Healthy...this Healthy Happy Hour is for YOU!  Bring your friends, family and enjoy a night out on us! 

RSVP by calling 816-932-5100 or online at: www.saintlukeshealthsystem.org/wheatbelly
(If you know of someone who may be interested...forward this link onto them too!)


Wednesday, May 1, 2013

“Healthy” Foods that May NOT Be So Healthy...

...and could be sabotaging your weight loss efforts.

From Guest Author: Shirley Verbenec, NP
  • Dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, figs, etc)  just 1/3 of a cup has more than 33grams of sugar
  • Juice (orange, pomegranate, grape, apple etc) 1 cup has anywhere from 25-37 grams of sugar
  • Yogurt , if you’re getting anything but plain non-fat greek you could be getting anywhere from 18-30 grams of sugar in as little as ½ cup
  • Honey or agave, these are still simple sugars and can have a negative effect on your blood sugar and fat metabolism
  • Whole grains, these are still a processed food and break down to sugar,  eat them as part of a balanced meal of protein, vegetables and healthy fat. Limit your intake to 1 serving at meal time in order to optimize your health
  • Bananas- remember that these are one of the highest sugar fruits and should be eaten in moderation. One half banana is a serving.  They are so delicious that sometimes people eat several a day which could stall weight loss
  • Granola- just 1/3 cup has as much as 35-40 grams. Think of 1 tablespoon as more of an appropriate serving and in moderation
  • Protein bars-most are loaded with carbs, sugar and fat.  They are not healthy for you. Eat fruit and nuts for energy
*If you want to enjoy the above foods or similar just remember limit to one serving or less a day and part of balanced meals. Juices should be avoided, eating the fruit is much more nutritious and satisfying